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Title: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Ed W on February 11, 2013, 08:43:50 PM
He's gonna stomp that sucker flat.  Honestly, I find the weirdest things there, but I suspect it would be a good idea to cut back on the espresso.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8227/8467156582_f77bb663ce.jpg)
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: sauerkraut on February 12, 2013, 12:28:52 PM
I think you may have just found a Tulsa Brand! :D
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Ed W on February 12, 2013, 08:18:54 PM
But wait!  There's more!

Apparently these lizards feed on orange traffic barrels, found in abundance around the Tulsa area.  With such a readily available food source, we can probably expect to see greater numbers of these creatures soon.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8366/8469933146_34cfb1ce1e_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on February 13, 2013, 02:11:59 AM
One can only hope.  We need more bio-diversity.

Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: ARGUS on February 13, 2013, 10:06:43 AM
Keep it relevant Tulsa Now! :P
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: heironymouspasparagus on February 13, 2013, 10:26:05 AM
Quote from: ARGUS on February 13, 2013, 10:06:43 AM
Keep it relevant Tulsa Now! :P

This IS the ultimate relevancy....
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: ARGUS on February 13, 2013, 10:56:01 AM
Is that the City's Meth Monster?
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Townsend on February 13, 2013, 11:04:46 AM
Quote from: ARGUS on February 13, 2013, 10:56:01 AM
Is that the City's Meth Monster?


Well done.  Tulsa's got a mascot.
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Ed W on February 13, 2013, 09:25:23 PM
The lizards are assimilating quickly into local communities,  This one is a soccer mom on her way to pick up the kids.  Unfortunately, she was somewhat angry with the coach and ended up eating him and most of the starting lineup.  It was tragic.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8088/8471659175_a6e407d0cc.jpg)
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Ed W on February 14, 2013, 09:23:35 PM
Latest sighting:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8475354810_1a093dde97_z.jpg)

They're everywhere!  They're everywhere!
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Red Arrow on February 14, 2013, 09:36:31 PM
Quote from: Ed W on February 14, 2013, 09:23:35 PM
Latest sighting:

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8239/8475354810_1a093dde97_z.jpg)

They're everywhere!  They're everywhere!

I see two.
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Ed W on February 16, 2013, 10:28:08 PM
I saw this one today, obviously a response to those smug "My kid is an honor student at Communist Martyrs High School" bumper stickers:

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Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: sgrizzle on February 18, 2013, 06:44:44 AM
Now we need him fishing at the tournament, and possibly stuck in 71st traffic.
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Teatownclown on February 18, 2013, 11:23:19 AM
http://gawker.com/5984786/urgent-new-york-times-trend-news-middle+aged-white-people-have-jobs-move-out-of-the-city

Why are they seeking better schools and more living space? They are doing this because they are in their 30s and have children.
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: TheArtist on February 18, 2013, 12:58:13 PM
Quote from: Teatownclown on February 18, 2013, 11:23:19 AM
http://gawker.com/5984786/urgent-new-york-times-trend-news-middle+aged-white-people-have-jobs-move-out-of-the-city

Why are they seeking better schools and more living space? They are doing this because they are in their 30s and have children.

Yes there will always be people who do that.  But... The larger trend is for more people to be moving to urban/pedestrian friendly areas.  Also lets not forget, that even the article mentions these New Yorkers are moving to "sprawl free" suburban areas.  Some of the areas I have visited around "The City" have yes been quite affordable and such, but were still far more urban and pedestrian friendly than even our most urban and pedestrian friendly areas.  We are all sprawl here and seriously, competitively lacking in urban living options.  And as the urban movement trend continues we will see affordable urban development begin to take shape and good schools become more common.   
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Red Arrow on February 18, 2013, 02:32:19 PM
Quote from: TheArtist on February 18, 2013, 12:58:13 PM
And as the urban movement trend continues we will see affordable urban development begin to take shape and good schools become more common.   

New and affordable are sometimes mutually exclusive.  However, affordable means different things to different income brackets.  What do you call affordable?  Just ballpark, I'm not looking for hard numbers per square foot.
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: DTowner on February 18, 2013, 03:51:44 PM
Quote from: TheArtist on February 18, 2013, 12:58:13 PM
Yes there will always be people who do that.  But... The larger trend is for more people to be moving to urban/pedestrian friendly areas.  Also lets not forget, that even the article mentions these New Yorkers are moving to "sprawl free" suburban areas.  Some of the areas I have visited around "The City" have yes been quite affordable and such, but were still far more urban and pedestrian friendly than even our most urban and pedestrian friendly areas.  We are all sprawl here and seriously, competitively lacking in urban living options.  And as the urban movement trend continues we will see affordable urban development begin to take shape and good schools become more common.   

Maybe and maybe not.  As people get married and start families, priorities change and larger houses for less money and quality schools in the suburbs can be attractive to many.  The real key is a steady supply of young people moving to the city.  This article, the original one in the NYT, not the snark heavy response, also makes it plain that what is happening in Brooklyn is somewhat unique to its surging popularity.  If you've been there lately, especially Williamsburg, you know what a hipster Disneyland it has become.  Now housing costs are skyrocketing as more flee the even higher priced Manhattan real estate market for the new cool Brooklyn.
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Ed W on February 18, 2013, 08:20:21 PM
Actually, out here in Owasso at least, sprawl has been nearly eliminated.  Tulsasaurus managed to eliminate most of the town and its population. 

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8486936837_c2d595a7d5_z.jpg)


We have some sweet real estate deals right now, if you don't mind busted water mains, no electricity, and tons of debris.
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Red Arrow on February 18, 2013, 08:24:01 PM
Quote from: Ed W on February 18, 2013, 08:20:21 PM
Actually, out here in Owasso at least, sprawl has been nearly eliminated.  Tulsasaurus managed to eliminate most of the town and its population. 

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8244/8486936837_c2d595a7d5_z.jpg)


We have some sweet real estate deals right now, if you don't mind busted water mains, no electricity, and tons of debris.

Owassosaurus was no match for Tulsasaurus?
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Ed W on February 18, 2013, 08:33:12 PM
Quote from: Red Arrow on February 18, 2013, 08:24:01 PM
Owassosaurus was no match for Tulsasaurus?

I think he was frightened off by the Bridensteinsaurus.
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Red Arrow on February 18, 2013, 08:34:28 PM
Quote from: Ed W on February 18, 2013, 08:33:12 PM
I think he was frightened off by the Bridensteinsaurus.

We had better make sure the Bixbysaurus gets to the gym to prepare.   ;D
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Hoss on February 18, 2013, 08:49:52 PM
Quote from: Ed W on February 18, 2013, 08:33:12 PM
I think he was frightened off by the Bridensteinsaurus.

What's next?  The MarkWayneasaurus?  Also known as the Plumbersaurus...
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Ed W on February 18, 2013, 09:01:55 PM
Quote from: Hoss on February 18, 2013, 08:49:52 PM
What's next?  The MarkWayneasaurus?  Also known as the Plumbersaurus...

I think that sneaky Plumbersaurus was here in the Chateau over the weekend plugging up toilets.  I spent quality time with plunger in hand undoing his nefarious deeds.  For some odd reason, SWMBO thought I was responsible, and she says there's no such thing as a Plumbersaurus.  But she didn't see the droppings.
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Conan71 on February 18, 2013, 10:49:08 PM
Quote from: Hoss on February 18, 2013, 08:49:52 PM
What's next?  The MarkWayneasaurus?  Also known as the Penisaurus...

Wait, what????
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Ed W on February 19, 2013, 08:25:26 PM
This extinct tailless Lounge Lizzard is believed to be a distant relative of the larger Tulsasaurus.  Although it was lithe and graceful, it died out for two reasons.  First, its traditional breeding ground, something called a 'disco', disappeared over a short period of time for reasons unknown.  Second, the devastating series of strikes in the northern Italian polyester fields, source of the finest imported polyester, lead to crushing depressions among the species.  It can be said with authority, that this once common lizzard died from a broken heart.

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8527/8491201060_aa04084552.jpg)
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Red Arrow on February 19, 2013, 08:48:36 PM
Quote from: Ed W on February 19, 2013, 08:25:26 PM
First, its traditional breeding ground, something called a 'disco', disappeared over a short period of time for reasons unknown. 

Ever listen to disco music?  The disappearance was preordained.

;D
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: Ed W on February 19, 2013, 09:22:24 PM
Quote from: Red Arrow on February 19, 2013, 08:48:36 PM
Ever listen to disco music?  The disappearance was preordained.

;D

I have a cousin who dressed like that. My sisters and I were merciless.
Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: sgrizzle on February 20, 2013, 06:34:41 AM
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Title: Re: Don't go downtown...
Post by: DolfanBob on February 20, 2013, 08:59:21 AM
Quote from: Hoss on February 18, 2013, 08:49:52 PM
What's next?  The MarkWayneasaurus?  Also known as the Plumbersaurus...

As a side note. Someone please find a plumbers crack picture and photoshop Mullins face on it. A Mullins for Congress shirt added would be awesome.

I would but I have no skills. Like numb chuk skills, bow flex skills or......